Distribution of Polio in the United States, 1952
5/1955
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During the early to mid-twentieth century, polio posed a significant threat to the American people, especially during the summer.
Prior to the polio vaccine, the virus paralyzed and killed thousands of people each year. In 1952 alone, there were an estimated 58,000 polio cases in the United States leading to around 3,000 deaths.
This map provides data on the distribution of Polio in the United States in 1952 by number of cases per 100,000.
Prior to the polio vaccine, the virus paralyzed and killed thousands of people each year. In 1952 alone, there were an estimated 58,000 polio cases in the United States leading to around 3,000 deaths.
This map provides data on the distribution of Polio in the United States in 1952 by number of cases per 100,000.
This primary source comes from the Collection DDE-1243: Oveta Culp Hobby Papers.
National Archives Identifier: 12166296
Full Citation: Distribution of Polio in the United States, 1952; 5/1955; Salk Vaccine - April and May 1955; Personal Files, 1929 - 1960; Collection DDE-1243: Oveta Culp Hobby Papers; Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, KS. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/distribution-of-polio-in-the-united-states-1952, December 12, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
